Goguette

A goguette was a glee club in France and Belgium and its members were called " Goguettiers ". In addition to providing the space for solo and ensemble performances were Goguettes as places for socializing, recreation and drinking.

History

The history of Goguettes can be traced back to the year 1729 for " Société du Caveau " in Paris. Founded by the French poet and Chansonier Pierre Gallet (1698-1757), whose heyday was in the years from 1818 until 1900. Even today there are still some Goguetes.

In the early 19th century, the " Goguettiers " met in the premises of cafes and restaurants and offered its members a small fee, the opportunity to sing or present their compositions to the public. The songs mostly treated epicurean topics, such as eating and drinking, although political and social issues played an important role in these songs. Open to all social classes, the events were mostly visited by men from the craft. Since they have been associated with revolutionary political views, they were under constant surveillance by the authorities.

Although a goguette was a place for drinking, singing (both solo and ensemble ) and the sociability of members from around the clubs had a formal structure, such as committee meetings, officials, note takers, etc. as well as social events. Membership was open to anyone: men, women and children of all social classes. Some Goguettes, especially in Paris, attracted a certain type, artists or intellectuals, how " Gnoufs - Gnoufs ", " Poulet sauté " or " frileux ". Apart from the capital Goguettes etc. are also found in French towns and cities, such as Bordeaux, Marseille, Rouen, Toulouse, as well as in rural areas.

Notable people of goguette

Pierre -Antoine -Augustin de Piis

Marc- Antoine -Madeleine Désaugiers

Simar father, painted by Daumier.

Émile Debraux

Gustave Leroy

Charles Colmance

Charles Gille

Pierre Lachambeaudie

Gérard de Nerval

Édouard Hachi